Protest The Hero | Gift Horse (Official Audio)

FABULA & SYUZHET: PALIMPSEST B-SIDES
NEW ALBUM 'PALIMPSEST' OUT NOW
PURCHASE/STREAM: LINKTR.EE/PROTESTTHEHERO
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ALL MUSIC BY PROTEST THE HERO
Rody Walker - Vocals
Luke Hoskin - Guitars
Tim MacMillar - Guitars
Mike Ieradi - Drums
Special Guest: Cameron McLellan - Bass
Orchestral Arrangement / Production - Milen Petzelt-Sorace
PRODUCED BY: Derya Nagle
VOCAL PRODUCTION AND ENGINEERING: Anthony Kalabretta
DRUM PRODUCTION, ENGINEERING AND EDITING: Dean Hadjichristou
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING AND EDITING: Darren “Jeter” Magierowski & Jill Zimmermann
ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION AND MIXING: Simon Grove
MASTERING: Ermin Hamidovic
ARTWORK: Martin Wittfooth
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Is it the truth or a lie?
As determined by
Heavy breathing or a sudden spike
Is it the truth or a lie?
As determined by
Heavy breathing or a sudden spike
Just a few simple questions to start us out
Your name and your occupation
As I monitor the needle for the slightest variation
Just a few simple questions to start us out
You wouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth
And if you did, you’d know it wasn’t right
So tell me, what you doing there last night?
So lie to me
Provided we will still know the truth
The horse we provided was long in the tooth
But you ride it to death
Because you needed an answer
And the answer was always a-
Lie to me, just lie to me
I don’t care at all
The truth is what I make it
The gavel will fall
On the heads of guilty
Whether they’re guilty at all
What exactly is the difference
Between a liar and a coward?
Futile insistence-there’s a world between them
What explains their identical outcome?
“Beyond my expectation, [for] uncontrollable factors,
this scientific investigation became for practical purposes...”
So lie to me
Provided we will still know the truth
The horse we provided was long in the tooth
But you ride it to death
Because you needed an answer
And the answer was always a-
Lie to me, lie to me
I don’t care at all
The truth is what I make it
The gavel will fall
On the heads of guilty
Whether they’re guilty at all
And I hate this
I hate what this has become
My finest moment is done
And as I fade into obscurity
Take these gifts now as your own
Lord, let their faith atone
Just remember you’re a liar just like me
Just like me
Just like me
Just like me
Just like...

[@nslexi]

This must've caused you physical pain to cut from the main Plimpy record. This is incredible.

[@dolantrimp1691]

From here on out I'm referring to this album as the Plimpy record.

[@Reltihliehlla]

Let's make this official. Plimpy it is.

[@nathanhunt9105]

Better than some that did make it on, maybe

[@lularoeshelbybender6017]

The council hath spoken: the album formerly known as Palimpsest shall forevermore be known as Plimpy

[@theshevanel]

LuLaRoe Shelby Bender * *The Plimpy Record* That distinction is important.

[@Kit-Oni]

This is quickly becoming one of my favorite PTH tracks can't believe this is just a B-side this deserves a music video

[@Revenchist6]

Jesus this band understands dynamics more than any band I’ve can possibly think of.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

Listen to Transcendence by Gorod. You're welcome.

[@dek86s]

@@xxitz_pr0gxx631 tesseract of matter!! ihlo - coalesence.. you should like them!!

[@FromtheEasternLands]

That legato run after “So what were you doing there last night?” Holy smokes, fellas. Holy smokes!

[@pawewilk9353]

Hands down best B-Side I ever heard..

[@zestymordent5098]

It must suck to have to cut songs from the records because literally every song deserves to be on the record

[@Xenophoto]

That's a big 10-4 right there homie.

[@BushcraftBryce]

PTH could release 2 albums at a time.

[@carlosgonzalez1974]

ok guys, I've been listening to you since 2005... Thanks for everything.

[@jeremynolan4681]

Well this was a lovely unexpected treat.

[@nathanstein8762]

The fact that you guys are able to make a banger of this caliber out of what is essentially an essay on the history of the polygraph test is absolutely insane to me

[@lucasjharr6]

Listening to Protest The Hero is one of the best choices I've made in life. I am grateful.

[@AustinIsTheGreatests]

Wow this is one of my favorites from the whole album. should have been on it.

[@joeferguson4174]

Agreed. That chorus is SO good.

[@camdenwyeth316]

@@joeferguson4174 Seriously. Imo one of the catchiest melodies on it

[@AECommonThread2137]

It's here now, haha

[@pawewilk9353]

"So tell me, what you doing there last night? " daaaym that was such a beautiful transition. And the whole build up before it. I'm speechless. I know it's my second comment in 5 minutes, but god damn. These B-Sides made my day. I have no f***in idea how you can top this record, ever. But I've been wrong before... On second thoughts F that, you don't even need to top it, I enjoyed each and every one of your albums and I will always welcome a new one with open arms. You nailed this one though. Can't wait for the live show. Wherever it is, I'll be there.

[@smlinarcik]

I just realized that the sections between the first two choruses mirror each other. It builds from the intro, through the two verse sections and into the chorus, then repeats those parts in reverse order so the intro ties directly back into the second chorus. Phenomenal arrangement.

[@rewy64]

So this song is about the creation of the Lie Detector in the 60's and the box of worms it created culturally? Such a fascinating concept. I can see how it doesn't quite fit the timeline of Palimpsest's concept, which is a shame, because this song is a BOP

[@boxedinboxedout]

You could say that the usage of the polygraph in law enforcement and employment is another stain on American society. Even the inventor hated what became of it.

[@bryanhenderson930]

It really is

[@gocsa]

It wasn't created in the '60s, it was first used in the '20s and the inventor died in '65.

[@AECommonThread2137]

Well, it fits to give it to us later if 2e are talking about relation to the definition of Palimpsest

[@jeffreyferreira3811]

Honestly I like this more than a few songs that made the record. Just my opinion. This song seriously has balls with it's synth, funky chords, etc. I grinned like a total idiot when Rody sang "for uncontrollable factors.". I guess the intervals resonated with me. I hope this song makes the live setlist time to time.

[@Mezmer7777]

i think its just a better sing ingeneral which says a lot, its such a good album

[@mechnomad2572]

Божественно!!! Hello from Russia with love!!!

[@1missing]

Song about John Larson, inventor of the lie detector test

[@andyhowl716]

I thought that was William marston, also the creator of wonder woman! The made a movie about him :-)

[@andyhowl716]

@@DankNG47 yeah it's called Professor Marston and the Wonder Women with Luke Evans! Fantastic film about the life of the writer of wonder woman!

[@crlsnjly]

What a ‘Spanish inquisition’ move

[@Bryan-T]

I love the groove at 0:50. It's one of the best things I've ever heard. I just wish it lasted longer.

[@CirocObama619]

Hell yeah🔥🔥🔥

[@themetalmeltdownofficial]

How in the sweet Kentucky fried fuck was THIS removed from the record?????? What a great song.

[@JoeLackey]

One of their greatest tracks for sure.

[@brownsworthy7323]

Brilliant! And a B-side just goes to show how good these guys are. One of the best live performances I've seen was these guys at the Manning bar in Sydney. They spent a fair bit of time mingling with the crowd before the show whilst the support acts were playing. Truly down to earth guys who enjoyed interacting with their fans.

[@drumsno]

They're the best!

[@Mezmer7777]

AND THE ANSWER WAS ALWAYS LIE TO ME LIE TO ME I DONT CARE AT ALL! THE TRUTH IS WHAT I MAKE IT THE GAVEL WILL FALL ON THE HEADS OF THE GUILTY, WHETHER THEYRE GUILTY AT ALL!!!!

[@blankoutcast]

This is one of the best songs I've heard in a while!

[@TheFatBeaRr]

Please PTH never stop composing, Metal world needs you🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@JGGuitarCovers]

How were these not on the new album?!?! Would have still only been 12 songs

[@rem6741]

This has got to be one of the most underrated bands I have ever found, you guys are so good and glad I found yall. Hope you keep making music in the future

[@Xenophoto]

Awesome! This will serve as fine material for an encore! Cant wait to see yall live again! Palimpest was a great gift during these times of uncertainty.. long live PTH!

[@davidcockcroft5444]

Looked this up after Jared Dines asked peeps to name 3 songs from the band shirts they were wearing... this one dude just kept naming Protest the Hero songs/albums... Great find.... this rocks!

[@TheGodshatter]

The new stuff is quite good, but I've always enjoyed their older albums so much more

[@boxedinboxedout]

I love the guitar and keyboard in the pre-chorus. Really gives that sense of panic of being hooked up to a polygram and told not to lie.

[@robertclarke9498]

Got my pre-order package today, and I giggled with excitement like Ron Swanson seeing Lil' Sebastian.

[@PowerhouseMiniatures]

Sometimes when I listen to this I can burn with the purest form of rage

[@alexanderhirst1171]

YEY THERE'S MORE! :D

[@jonw3462]

Would have been a tragedy to not have released this track. Hyped and only realised now you released tabs so gona have fun and stress with this one.

[@fredericdubrule1425]

2 new songs to add to my palimpsest playlist! Thank you guys for the best music in the world!

[@brunorodrigues1067]

Top galera, curto muito o som de vocês. 🇧🇷 Brasil. Queremos vocês aqui PROTEST THE HERO

[@CanaldoDorf]

Somos 2

[@rafaelnepomuceno5681]

Fiquei muito triste que não consegui ir no show deles em 2012 aqui em São Paulo por falta de grana. Agora sabe lá quando eles voltam pra cá ;/

[@CanaldoDorf]

@@rafaelnepomuceno5681 porra nem fala, tomara que se voltarem com tour passem por aqui, palimpsest tá muito pica

[@nurglematthew893]

NURGLE MATTHEW Bumpin' Protest HARD on Repeat!. 🤘😎

[@mellowstrangler]

Holy shit, I'm so happy to see you guys are still doing this! I met you guys at Tallin something 10-12 years ago. It was a bit after Fortress was released. Anyways the place was like after a bombing... shady place with the neighbourhood crumbling looking...The Chariot was there too, and one more band... which I can't remember right now. Rody, I was the weird one wanting to exchange t-shirts with you. You had the dillinger escape plan calculating infinity shirt. You told me it was your friends shirt, so you can't trade it in :D. Anyways, rock on you glorious bastards! This song right here, it's my new favorite!

[@NicolasPerez-nb6ff]

Rody, you are the best. Luke youre my master!

[@heavyferrum397]

oh... my.... FUCKING GOD!! why didn't I discovered them earlier in my life??? It's Like animals as leaders, bottled science and dream theater had a kid.

[@JuggerNutzzz]

Absolutely beautiful, every track from every album from you guys has been a new favorite ❤

[@Kyle11011]

I need the B-sides on a permanent basis gentlemen. Help a Torontonian out !

[@andriypopov7173]

Ох нічого собі!!!

[@adrianm7960]

Oh my!

[@blakehawley1540]

SSSUUUUUUCCCHHHHH A SSSSSSIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCC TRACK

[@BadNamesGames]

Yes. So much yes.

[@hedlund]

Holy shit, I can see why you had a hard time excluding this one. Gorgeous!

[@narapatb.6729]

Fantastic song !!!!!

[@emkii1640]

An B Side Song, that shows how good the final album was, when this song is as good as the rest

[@BADink3D]

Can't get enough of these.....

[@noble_hc]

Am I the only one who reaaaaaaaaaaally love Palimpsest (Instrumentals) like very love this album more than evertyhing they did before?!?

[@PedroFinGuitar]

Nope😊

[@r2r322]

"Just remember you are a liar just like me" Skepticim scares the powerful. Because its the seed of their downfall.

[@cubaross2361]

Yesssss

[@DooMedSean]

I did not expect to get more new tracks from them after their latest albums release. This is quite the start to my weekend!

[@DooMedSean]

These 2 B-sides are absolutely incredible! I wish they could have stayed on the album.

[@dabe1285]

Sounds like it's about the use of lie detector test to convict an innocent person?

[@camdenwyeth316]

Pretty much yup!

[@jamesmarkham7489]

New coheed and pth on the same day! How lucky we are!

[@StephanSTRD]

Wait what? New Coheed as well?

[@mofometal93]

New Deftones and Carcass too

[@kj5304]

Stephan Strydom they put out a colab Springfield for Jessie’s Girl 2

[@StephanSTRD]

Mofo Metal new Unleash the Archers album as well

[@sedatedsith]

Sevendust has a new tune out as well.

[@owl23452]

Wow! I think I dig these two new tracks more than the main album. Feels like it strays a bit farther from the PTH's beaten path.

[@TaveruS2]

where is the second one?

[@jorah76]

@@TaveruS2 If you clicked the link on their socials, it should be coming up on autoplay I believe. It is called "The Duelling Cavalier" if you missed that though.

[@TaveruS2]

@@jorah76 yeah, thanx, already listened and it's also great

[@jfrreacciones9455]

Los amo

[@JoshuaAdamStevens]

more. MORE. MOAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@howie8599]

Banger for a B-Side!!!

[@robertclarke9498]

Everyday this past week I've held my breath before I walk in hoping my pre-order package is there. Leaving work soon.....😣

[@fakenebula1891]

Amazing!!

[@Cyclescapestories]

2024 here, could you please release the album

[@SteveAHenning]

Incredible.. !

[@conradnel6151]

even their b-sides through us off like how do they do it?

[@Denisha0614]

Love you guys!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽

[@nemoforever6096]

круто)))

[@jackfranzi5235]

This song is so sick. Why was it not on the new album!

[@lularoeshelbybender6017]

This slaps so fucking hard

[@xCOVINGTONx]

Bruh PTH just keeps giving, fucking mint boys.

[@awfullufwa]

Is.. is there any more... pls?!?

[@GermanAnimeStriker]

Got some money and bought that album. You guys are just impressive

[@ГригорийМирошниченко-б4л]

🐎

[@bad72690]

put out a B-sides vinyl 🔥

[@turnsoonest]

They came with the pre-order vinyl bundles

[@bad72690]

@@turnsoonest oh shit that's right. I only got the one with the album and a shirt. Rip

[@turnsoonest]

@@bad72690 I feel your pain. I think I missed out on one of the 100 vinyl test pressings that were sent with the first pre-orders. Put me in a coffin.

[@k0tiiic292]

NMeyers i was lucky enough to get a test pressing, all signed 🔥🤘

[@smkinrade]

@@k0tiiic292 Gimme

[@GrinningDemon]

ripppppppppppppppppppppppppppssssss great track!

[@timcanuti5697]

Yeah! And that goes for Turing and Voight-Kampff, too!

[@finkelmann]

Sweet!!!!

[@TheIvmanProject]

best song... omg...why?

[@michael5045]

This is sooooo good.

[@d3xtRR]

Intro sounds like it was written for Contra Force. This also applies to many songs from Volition.

[@protesttheburial]

Not sure why this is a b side. It kills.

[@dstain01]

This song is hawt AF.

[@KthuLew]

How the hell is this on the B-Side? Palimpsest is incredible all around, but goddamn this slaps.

[@patrickgrondines8240]

i like this a lot

[@phuctifyno1]

We get moar?!?!? 😱😱😱😱😱

[@Jo3M]

This is an appropriately named song

[@jacobkoerner3866]

Can you promise to never stop making music? This is beautiful.

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

Wow

[@CanaldoDorf]

Best band ever

[@platinumphazer]

TA LIE TO ME, LIE TO ME!

[@dustinsmith8341]

I fucking love it, regardless

[@YourFoolishPride]

WOW

[@dacotawaits1]

🤘🏻

[@coryclarke4177]

sick.

[@dustinsmith8341]

This wasnt on the cd, now what do i do?

[@angrylittlegartho]

Pick them up from their Bandcamp page, or on the Amazon digital music store maybe?

[@SameBasicRiff]

I liked this more then any other recent new song

[@diamondn7130]

foooooookkkk yyess. thank you

[@nicoc6436]

Why are the bside better than whats on palimpsest? On this one Rody sounds hundred times more expressive and inspired than on The Fireside for example, lol

[@tokyoghoulie5279]

How the fuck this song is only at 100k views is beyond me.